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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,347.77, 8,751.65 and 4,853.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,347.77, 8,751.65 and 4,853.32 is: 6,691.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,347.77 : 8,751.65 = 4,853.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,347.77/8,751.65 = 4,853.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,347.77x = 8,751.65 × 4,853.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,347.77x = 42,474,511.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,474,511.83/6,347.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,691.25

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